Arameans Emerge in Syria and Mesopotamia
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Prehistoric Humans
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia
- Date: c. 1100
Article abstract: Aramean groups settled regions throughout Syria-Palestine and Mesopotamia in the wake of the political vacuum of the twelfth century b.c.e.
Summary of Event
The great political vacuum created by the chaotic close of the Late Bronze Age (c. 1200 b.c.e.) in Syria-Palestine allowed smaller states to emerge into the fore of ancient Near Eastern political and economic life. The Arameans were one such group widely attested during this period.
The origin of the Arameans is a topic of debate among scholars. Some scholars view these...
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